Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bangabandhu)

Born: 17 March 1920 at village of Tungipara in Gopalganj District (south-west of Dhaka)

Died: 15 August 1975, Dhaka (aged 55)

Profession: Awami League politician and the founding leader of Bangladesh

National contribution: First President and second Prime Minister of Bangladesh; First to rename 'East Pakistan' to 'Bangla Desh' (Land of Bengal); First Constitution of Bangladesh written under his leadership.

Recognition: Honorary title of 'Bangabandhu' (Friend of Bengal) & 'Jathir Jonok/Pitha' (Father of the Nation)